Miles That Matter 100,000-Mile Challenge

So much is happening in our world.  More than ever, we need hope, strength, and inspiration - the critical ingredients to create positive impact + real change.  As runners, we don’t just sit around. If it’s important, we make it happen. join us.  #milesthatmatter

In this inspiring virtual challenge, we’ll tackle 100,000 collective miles with like-minded runners, committed to supporting their own wellbeing while elevating their chosen cause during these unprecedented times.

Here’s How it Works:

1. Commit to one of five mileage goals - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
   
   
2. Select your cause from the options below
   
   
3. If inclined, commit to a fundraising pledge by Giving Tuesday,  December 1st (highly encouraged but optional)
   
   
4. Begin to log your miles on RunSignUp.com starting Dec 1 as you work toward your mileage goal 
   
   
5. Begin your fundraising campaign and efforts utilizing the tools and resources provided to you by RunSignUp.com (if applicable)
   
   
6. Uplift + Be Uplifted: share your stories of inspiration weekly through our social media channels by using #MilesThatMatter
   
   
7. Complete and log your mileage by Christmas Eve, December 24th as well as your fundraising goal (if applicable)
   
   
8. 10% of your registration fee, plus any additional funds that you raised will be sent to your chosen cause, creating real change and instilling hope for the new year

Run With A Cause
Select one charity that is near and dear to your heart.

Natural Disaster Recovery - American Red Cross 
American Red Cross is there when people need them most. Their purpose is to meet the immediate disaster-caused needs of individuals, families, and communities. From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, they are there to ensure people have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals. Today, American Red Cross is hard at work in responding to wildfires across the Western US, including California, Oregon and Washington as well as supporting local officials and community response plans in the Gulf Coast and areas inland impacted by Hurricane Sally and Laura.

COVID Relief - Community Organized Relief Efforts (CORE)
CORE faces the realities of disaster fearlessly, working on the ground to not only rebuild communities in the face of emergency, but to also create programs that focus on preparedness and resilience. They are your neighbors, brothers, sisters and your children. They are your friends. They are your volunteers fighting this together. To date over 1,000,000 coronavirus tests have been administered as they combat this global pandemic. Testing saves lives! 

Diversity * Equity * Inclusion - NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF)
LDF’s mission has always been transformative: to achieve racial justice, equality and an inclusive society. The new political landscape and a retrenchment in key areas of civil rights poses unprecedented threats to the hard-won gains of the last half century. From new assaults on voting rights, to a renewed push to undermine equal access to quality education, to the reversal of criminal justice and policing reform, they face significant challenges in every area of their work.

Together, let’s inspire and unify runners all over the country to collectively log 100,000 miles while raising awareness and critical funds for relevant and worthy organizations.

Registration opens Nov 1st 

RUN FASTER. GO FARTHER. DO GOOD.

Record Your Miles
After completing your runs, post your results to this website using the Results link at the top of the page. You can log daily or when you’re finished with your goal distance, the platform will track your progress and also allow you to see your overall results. You can either enter your results manually or you can upload a GPS file. There are no awards for our virtual races based on performance; there are raffle prizes for participating athletes and finishers. Results posted to Miles That Matter are on the honor system—if you cheat, you’re only cheating yourself. 

You can track your mileage with a number of different apps, watches, computers, or fitness devices and programs. Simply export and upload the file when you’re done. While you are running, and especially after completing your challenge, be sure to post photos and share your stories with the hashtag #milesthatmatter or Inspire others and show off your hard work. 

Print Your Bib Number and Finisher Certificate 
In your profile, after registration, you will have your own digital bib number you can share and/or ride with it. After you complete the challenge, be sure to print your custom finisher’s certificate.  Simply click on your name in the results page after they are posted and click the link below your bib number in the upper right hand corner.

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